Big Wave Dave
"Most would Stay. A few will Go... It's the Size of the Wave that separates Man from Bro."
Waiamea. 2016. A day like no other... is the inspiration behind Big Wave Dave.
There's a unique "high vibe" energy that makes the North Shore extra special when the The Eddie Aikou Invitational Surf contest finally gets the green light; everyone knows they are witnessing history.
The insane traffic and gridlock turned into one big tailgating party, every single patch of grass within a mile of Waimea Bay turns into a gold mine, and those local families with the big yards run a masterclass in backyard "pop-up parking lots".
When a 50-foot set closes out across Waimea Bay, it literally rattles your chest and makes the ground beneath you vibrate.The collective roar is pure Aloha! A crowd of thousands gasping or cheering in absolute unison creates an energy that is completely unmatched. You can literally feel the shared adrenaline ripple through the air when a surfer drops down the face of a mountain or gets absolutely eaten by the foam.With the roar of 60-foot waves and the energy of a massive crowd, John John Florence caught the winning wave.
